School Days at York Remembered by Old Students
A reminiscence recalls York area school days with Aunt Sophia and Miss James, teachers who guided neighborhood children in a West York district schoolhouse. The writer vividl y recalls Benny Evans, Jim Hoskins, Jim Sheapley, and Tom Hodges, along with orchard scenes, historical houses, and a formative rural education in the old log school era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Willis
Evans
Lacey
Marshall
Ohio
Mississippi
Phia
Benny
Sophia
Jean
Betty
Hogue Place
West ‘York
A _ Jamés
AL Mount
Dia
Len
Jim
Hoskins
Sheapley
Hemmer
Tom Hodges
Missouri Cavalry
Abel Harrison
Cairo division to run four trains from Paris to Evansville
Trains to operate on Sunday under the Cairo division with shorter schedules. Officials note the Marshill route will see about 2395 passengers and a 40 mile southward pass.
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Cairo
Paris
Evansyilie
Marshiall
County Tax Sale Report Shows Fewer Parcels Sold
County Treasurer Fredenberger conducted a delinquent taxes sale on Monday. Only 185 pieces sold with a total tax due of about $2700.
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Fredenberger
Ford Visits Marshall Ahead of San Francisco Exposition
Ford and son Henry Ford drive through Marshall on the way to the San Francisco exposition. An encampment of Boy Scouts at the high school grounds is set for the latter part of the week with Troops from Terre Haute Casey and others expected. Prizes will be awarded in athletic and military contests.
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Basel
Ford
Henry Ford
Marshall
Boy Scouts
Terre
Haute
Casey
Factory Opens At Old Woolen Mill Site For Vending Machines
A new vending machine factory operated by CV Martin has started in the old woolen mill property. Ten men are at work, and the first batch of machines produced this week will sell mail articles by the “pen nying the islot” method. Large numbers will be used by chewing gum manufacturers and confectioners.
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CV. ‘Martin
Epworth League Convention Held at Mattoon
Epworth League district convention in Mattoon drew large attendance and interest. Reverend B. G. Sandmeyer of Marshall gave a principal address on Variety in Devotional Meetings. Elected officers include President C. M. Duncan Arcola first vice president E G Sandmeyer Marshall second vice president Mrs Pearl Vanscourt Westfield treasurer Chester LeMay Casey superintendent junior Fannie Luckhaupt Marshall.
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Epworth League
Mattoon
B. G. Sandmeyer
Marshall
C. M. Duncan
Arcola
E. G
Sandmeyer
Pearl Vanscourt
Westfield
Treas
Chester
LeMay
Casey
Fannie Luckhaupt
Real Good Roads Law Push Urges County Bond Action
The piece praises a last legislative measure empowering counties to issue bonds for road improvement. It argues permanent good roads can be built only through this method and urges Clark county to act early to leverage the law and start constructing an improved road network.
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Clark County
Arrests Made In Robbery Case On Main Street
Gaddis and Schad were arrested after allegedly robbing a man collecting waste paper on Main Street. Lovell was also arrested and jailed after waiving examination, awaiting the July grand jury action. Gaddis went to Terre Haute, then returned to Marshall and was released on a 160 dollar bond.
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Gaddis
Géorge' Schad
E. A
San Automobile
Terre’ Haute
Lovell
Marshall Tennis Team Drops Slim Duel in Paris
Hazen and McMillan win singles for Paris and Marshall respectively. Fawley and Fishback pair tops Scott and Sellars. Final score tight with multiple 6-4 or 6-2 results, Paris prevailing 7 5? over Marshall in a hard fought meet.
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Marshall
Paris
Hazen
Kiplinger
McMillan
Shoemaker
Fawley
Fishback
Scott
Shaw
Elton
of Terre
Haute
Indicted in Indiana for Vote Fraud Conspiracy
Marion county grand jury returns indictments against prominent Indiana Democrats and others including Indianapolis mayor Joseph Bell and Samuel Perrott police chief for alleged vote fraud conspiracy. Robert Metzker and Fred Barrett noted as other officials. Document describes broader political fallout and charges in Indianapolis.
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Apolis
Marion County
Gonapiracy
Joseph Bell
Indianapolis
Samuel
Perrott
Robert Metzker
Board “of Public , Safety
Fred Barrett
Roberta
Leavenworth
Obituary of Martha A McCollum of West Union
Martha A McCollum born Clark County October 25 1850 died at home in West Union June 16 after illness. She married James McCollum November 16 1868 and had eight children and 23 grandchildren. A charter member of West Union Baptist Church she lived a faithful life. Funeral held at Ohio Church June 18 conducted by Rev T J Wheeler and Rev J C Craig with burial nearby.
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Martha A. "McCollum
Clark County
West Union
James
McCollum
Mary
Cora
Mill Creek
West Union Baptist Church
John T
Robert
Albert
California
Joseph
Paris
Ill
Ella
Oakland
George
Silla
Minnie
Shas
Ohio Church
T. J. Wheeler
J. C. Craig
Salary Bill for Circuit Judges Fails in Legislature
The measure to raise circuit judge salaries from 5000 to 7000 dollars was killed on the session's last day amid a strong push by Hon. C. A. Purdum in the House. Chicago judges' salaries rose but will be paid by Cook County. The 34th district's record is praised for backing good bills and opposing the vicious ones as total appropriations neared 44 million dollars, about 5 million more than any prior session.
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C. A. Purdum
Chicago
Cook County
34Th
Germans Gain More Victories In Eastern Front
The report says the German eastern armies advance toward Lemberg and Galicia with expected capture within days. Russian forces are described as beaten back with heavy losses while western front fighting near Arras is described as desperate and costly for both sides.
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Lemburg
Galicia
Arras
Selaim
Death of Miss Julia Nickels in Dennison
Miss Julia Nickels died Saturday after a long illness from consumption. She was 19 years old and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Nickels. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Adventist church in Dennison.
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Julia
Kipling Poem Referenced In War Spending Controversy
Recalled by many Englishmen this week the Chancellor of the Exchequer was given authority to draw a check for five billions of dollars for war expenses. The refrain Pay Pay Pay echoes in the discussion of funding.
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Rudyard
Kipling
Marriage Licenses Issued in County
Nellie Leamon of Jasper County and Harry M. Collier of Paris obtained a marriage license. Also listed are Bark Orr and Johnson, Kittle Orreli, and Casey with ties to Orr and Leamon in the county records.
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Bark ‘Orr
Johnson
Nellie Leamon
Jasper “‘County
Harry M
Collier
Paris
Kittle
Orreli
Casey
Early Plowing Best for Fight Against Hessian Fly
Farmers should unite in Hessian Fly prevention with early plowing and new local committees. Create Farmer's Clubs and appoint Hessian Fly Captains in school districts to monitor stages and report findings. Early plowing boosts moisture retention and may yield better next year’s crop.
Georgia mob threatens Leo Frank after sentence commutation
After Governor Slayton commuted Leo Frank’s death sentence to life, a large mob gathered at his home and threatened him. He is under military protection while the incident unfolds. Also noted is the death of Miss Sarah Copeland from heart failure induced by fear of a thunderstorm.
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Gov. Slayton
Georgia
Leo Frank
Phagan
Sarah Copeland
Mt. Carmel
Harry Thaw
New York
Joliet Penitentiary
Joe Campbell
Len Small Elected President of State Board of Agriculture
The State Board of Agriculture at a special meeting yesterday elected Len Small of Kankakee as successor to the late Hon. J. K. Hopkins. Small, a lifelong farmer with nearly 1000 acres in Kankakee County, is known for Percheron horses and Holstein cattle. He is active in Republican politics and has served as treasurer of Illinois and assistant treasurer of the United States.
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State Board of Agriculture
J. K. Hopkins
Len Small
Kankakee
Small
Illnois
United States
Grandfather Clause Declared Unconstitutional by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that the Oklahoma law restricting suffrage to those whose ancestors could vote before the fifteenth amendment is unconstitutional. The decision, issued Monday, targets the so called grandfather clause used across southern states to bar African Americans from voting.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Purdunn Bill Passed With Compulsory Road Drag Law
The legislature last week passed a bill introduced by Hon. C. A. Purdunn. The measure aims to establish a compulsory road drag law and is cited as one of the good things done by the legislature.
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c. A _Purdunn
Doctor Be Lord Returns to Marshall to See Patients
The Osteopath known as Be Lord returns to Marshall and will welcome both former patients and new ones. He invites calls to 262 for treatment appointments.
Vandalia Tour Notes Open New York Atlantic Pacific Reach
Fragmentary clipping mentions travel tours to New York Atlantic Coast and Pacific Coast with reference to rate and agent. No clear event date or full names available.
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Vandalia Ri
New York
Atlantic” Coast
Pacific Coast
Daquire
County Board of Review Hears Complaints and Adjourns
The board of review, consisting of Co. V. Abraham, Elder Lee, and Heber Briscoe, met Monday and will stay in session about two months to hear complaints and equalize county assessments. Walter Ni col of Anderson township was elected clerk.
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Board of Review
Co. V. Abraham
Elder Lee
Heber Briscoe
Walter Nicol
Anderson Township
Real Estate Transfers Report Minor Parcels and Recurring Sums
A J Johnson transfers two lots in York to Lola M Bishop for 125 dollars. Fannie A Shelburn transfers part of block 37 Archer's First Marshall to Perry F Carr for 1 dollar. Stella Shawver sells part of section 84 11 11 to W H Troughton for 750 dollars. Earl Moore sells part of block 4 Orig Westfield to C A Cox for 125 dollars. Edward Ashley transfers part of lot 1 Williams ad Cabey to H H Clark for 1200 dollars.
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A J Johnson
Lola M Bishop
York
Fannie A Shelburn
Perry F* Carr
Archer’s
Marshall
Stella Shawver
W H Troughton
Earl Moore
C A Cox
Orig
Westfield
Edward Ashley
H.H Clark
Williams
Cabey
Collier and Orrell Wed at Casey in Methodist Church
Last Thursday at two in the Casey Methodist church Harry Collier of Paris and Miss Kittie Orrell of Casey were married. The bride is the sole daughter of Mr. and Mrs Will Orrell and the groom the only son of Mr. and Mrs James Collier. They will visit relatives in Cincinnati before settling on the Collier farm north of Paris.
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Casey
Harry Collier
Paris
Kittie Orrell
Will Orrell
James Collier
Cincinnati
Mr. Collier
Obituary of Margaret Ellen Nicholson Phillips
Margaret Ellen Nicholson born January 28 1856 died June 19 1915 united with the M E church at Dolson January 1874 married Oscar Phillips February 6 1874 had five children husband two daughters Myrtle Edgell Ohio and Alta Mullen and one son Ira Phillips two daughters preceded her in death sister Eliza Burnsides brothers Joseph and David Nicholson half sister Estella Beachout and many relatives she bore her affliction with Christian faith funeral services held Monday afternoon
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Margaret Ellen Nicholson
M. E
Dolson
Oscar Phillips
Myrtle Edgell
Ohio
Alta Mullen
Ira Phillips
Eliza Burnsides
Joseph
David Nicholson
Estella Beachout
Rainy week drives river rise amid wheat harvest
The week of rain swelled the river causing rising water as farmers work through the wheat cut. Eva Jackson visited Mt. Carmel, while Mrs. Howard Jackson visited relatives in Chrisman. Luke Jolly from Iowa visits. Mrs. Lamb of Oblong, formerly Ann McCann, arrives to see her daughter. R. Newman dies at 74 after long illness. his wife and three daughters provide care and comfort, with many expressing sympathy.
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R. Newman
Sunday School Convention at Dunlap Church Wa bash township
A Sunday School convention is set for June 27 at Dunlap Church Wa bash township with E H Kuehner in charge of the SS session. Devotional by Mrs Stansbury, welcome by E H Kuehner, response by Jerry Ishler, and sessions on Bible uses, mission work, and teacher training. Adjournment for a 1 pm inner with offerings for county work.
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Dunlap
Wabash Township
S. S
E. H. _ Keuhner
Stansbury
E. H. Kuehner
Jerry Ishler
Roy Gook
L.B. Anderson
Mathis
Ira Murphy
Dan
Beltz
Harry
Ss. Ig
Cochénower
Ruth
Se S
Jerry
Ishler
MM. Kelly
Susan Maurer
Grant, Crumlin
Will McDonald
County School Notes Reports May Exam Passers in Clark County
The State Examining Board notes May 6-7 exams in Clark County. Five passed: Frederick Gibson Leola Kuhn Vale Freeland Lewis Manhart and Darrell Green the latter first in the county to earn a first grade certificate under the new law. Next regular exams July 15-16 with three chances to qualify, and certificates to be registered the week of August institute.
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Beard
Clark ‘County
Tee
Frederick Gibson
Leolai ‘Kuhn
Dantville, Ind
Simple Tales to Prevent Local Car Accidents
Automobile accidents in and near town last week were mostly minor but could have been serious. The article urges three rules: keep to the right, drive slowly at street crossings, and give other drivers equal space and consideration.
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Ae Mas
Mr. Ford
New
Epworth
Indiana
Board of Agriculture
Late Telegraphic News
State Board
Purdunn
Collier-Orrell
Blackhawk
Glad
Bradford
Kile
Sarah Kile
Sarah Shotts
Mabel Wright
Kenneth Blankenbeker
Mary Philips
Pearl Thompson
Wauentia Arnold
Eunice Lindsey
Hatton
Otto Hutchinson
Grace Collier
Leonard Collier
Beulah Tharp
Mary Liffick
Prairié
Lillian Bowen
Carrol Staley
Glennie Simmons
Neva Bowen
Andrew Boehl
Ethel Beachamp
Noble Cunningham
Leonard Anderson
David Thompson
Ray Staley
Fairy Staley
Virgie, Hill
Nettie Burger
Walter Craig
Russell Craig
Chloe Cunningham
Lola “Hill
Perisho
Hazel Williams
Margaret Crow
Crow School
Oldfield
Spiketown
Auburn
Lawrence Hurst
Terre Haute
H. Ninneman
Olive Peterson
Cordelia
Gummersheimer
Finley
Westfield. High
Finlay
Wala D. Taubeneck
Normal
Nash
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